Senior Project ManagerLoader-Remote

Fuku; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Global career development

Access to R&D resources

Job summary

RemoteFetch seeks a Senior Project Manager / Technical Product Manager to own wheel loader and skid steer product definition for North America and Europe. Based at our R&D HQ, you will guide cross-functional teams from concept to mass production, ensuring regulatory compliance (EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V) and field performance.

You will translate regional usage into concrete solutions, review engineering drawings, DFMEA, and validation plans, and provide clear technical guidance to sales and

Qualifications

• Min. 8 years hands-on experience in wheel loader or skid steer R&D/technical project management.
• Deep understanding of NA and/or European markets and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record leading full development cycles from concept to mass production.

Responsibilities

• Actively guide R&D programs for wheel loaders and skid steer loaders for NA/Europe.
• Define and finalize product specs (performance, hydraulic, structure, ergonomics, UI/UX, materials, emissions).
• Provide technical recommendations from industry experience in US/EU markets.
• Lead cross-functional teams through concept, design, prototyping, validation, and SOP.
• Ensure EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, OSHA and other standards compliance from the start.
• Review and approve drawings, DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation plans.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Reading engineering drawings

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Fluent English

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Senior Project Manager / Technical Product Manager (Wheel Loader & Skid Steer Loader - North America & Europe Focus)Remote

Company Overview

We are a global leading manufacturer of construction machinery with a strong focus on wheel loaders and skid steer loaders. With advanced R&D centers, reliable manufacturing networks, and a complete after-sales system, we continue to expand our market share in North America and Europe. To further strengthen product competitiveness in these regions, we are seeking an experienced, technically strong Senior Project Manager / Technical Product Manager to join our headquarters R&D team.

Job Overview

Based at our global R&D headquarters and reporting directly to the Product Director, you will take full ownership of wheel loader and skid steer loader product definition and development for the North American and European markets. Leveraging your deep hands-on experience in loaders and heavy equipment, you will actively participate in and guide R&D work, translate real-world regional usage requirements into concrete technical solutions, and drive the entire development process from concept through to mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in and technically guide R&D programs for wheel loaders and skid steer loaders targeted at North America and Europe.
• Define and finalize product technical specifications (performance, hydraulic system, structure, ergonomics, UI/UX, materials, emission compliance, etc.) based on in-depth understanding of regional customer habits, working conditions, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide professional technical recommendations and decisions derived from years of industry experience in the U.S. and European markets (no traditional market research or MKT surveys required).
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, testing, quality, manufacturing) throughout the full development cycle-concept, design, prototyping, validation, and SOP.
• Drive compliance with EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, OSHA, and other relevant North American/European standards from the very beginning of product definition.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation plans to ensure reliability, durability, and field performance meet or exceed regional expectations.
• Identify and push technical differentiation opportunities versus competitors (Caterpillar, John Deere, Bobcat, Volvo CE, JCB, etc.).
• Work closely with testing and quality teams to define and execute rigorous validation programs tailored to North American and European job-site conditions.
• Support sales, marketing, and service teams by providing clear technical explanations and training materials to support accurate product positioning and after-sales support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in wheel loader or skid steer loader R&D/technical project management within the construction machinery industry.
• Rich practical experience with North American and/ or European wheel loader and skid steer loader markets - deep understanding of real customer usage scenarios, operator preferences, job-site conditions, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of leading complete product development cycles (from concept to mass production) for loaders or similar off-highway equipment.
• Strong technical background: capable of reading and approving engineering drawings, conducting technical reviews, and making sound engineering judgments.
• Excellent cross-functional coordination and communication skills; experience working with global R&D teams is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English; Chinese language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

We Offer

• Highly competitive salary + performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(k)/social insurance & housing fund
• Global career development opportunities
• Direct access to state-of-the-art R&D and testing resources

If you have deep technical expertise in loaders, love to be hands-on in R&D, and want to make a real impact on products sold in North America and Europe, we want you on our team!